Colonial First State

Senior Product Development Manager

Colonial First State  •  Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team

The Retirement team, within the CFS Superannuation and Investments business unit, is responsible for the Retirement strategy, product innovation and management, development and delivery of key superannuation and investment products offered in conjunction with our key strategic Insurance partners.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of strategic growth initiatives and projects aligned to our retirement vision, strategy and roadmap, in conjunction with our insurance partners.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and development through to launch and ongoing management

  • Analysing and developing options and recommendations

  • Developing future state product features and requirements

  • Define and execute the product strategy to ensure the solutions meets customer needs through research and delivers on CFS’s strategic objectives

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technology, operations, marketing, compliance, and distribution) and external vendors to design commercially viable and compliant solutions

  • Ensure products comply with Australian regulatory frameworks, including SIS Act, Corporations Act, APRA and ASIC requirements

  • Champion customer-centric design and continuous improvement, using data and insights to inform decisions

  • Engage with stakeholders across the business to align priorities and communicate product vision and progress

  • Support product governance processes, including product approvals, regulatory submissions, and product reviews

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to ensure the proposed offer remains relevant and competitive

Your Capability and Experience

  • Solid demonstrated experience in product development, management or implementation within superannuation, wealth management, or financial services

  • Strong expertise in leveraging subject matter experts in retirement and post-retirement products within the Australian market

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability

  • Commercially minded with a focus on customer outcomes

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  • Comfortable operating in a regulated, fast-changing environment

  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional product implementations

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels

  • Understanding of Australian superannuation and financial services regulation (APRA, ASIC, SIS, DDO)

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

  • Access to CFS Employer Super, which offers an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions
  • Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through our partnership with a leading financial institution
  • Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services
  • Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday
  • Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event
  • Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom.

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).

Colonial First State

About Colonial First State

We’ve helped over 3 million Australians and counting.

We provide superannuation, investment and retirement products to members as well as to corporate and superannuation fund investors. Our wide range and investment management expertise spans Australian and global shares, property, fixed interest, credit, hedge funds, infrastructure and private equity.

The privacy of your personal information is important to us. We will handle all personal information collected in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our privacy policy and collection statement which can be accessed here www.cfs.com.au/privacy. If you have any questions in relation to our privacy practices or would like to request a copy of our privacy policy please contact us on 13 13 36.

Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee and issuer of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the issuer and Investor Directed Portfolio Services (IDPS) operator and administrator of investment products. Information on this social media may include general advice but does not consider your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You can find the target market determinations (TMD) for our financial products at www.cfs.com.au/tmd, which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Investor Directed Portfolio Service Guide (IDPS Guide) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the FirstChoice PDSs and the FSG from www.cfs.com.au or by calling 13 13 36 and FirstWrap PDSs, FSGs and IDPS Guides from www.firstwrap.com.au or your adviser.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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